Sunday, December 30, 2007

Kate's Christmas Message

The nation awoke with a definite buzzOn the thirtieth day of December,Remarking “This will be a great day for usAnd one that we’ll always remember.”They texted each other in great jubilation,Reminding their friends of the time and the stationThen tuned in, in scarce-controlled anticipationTo hear young Kate Lawless addressing the nationIn tones clear and boldWith r’s roundly rolledWith her masterly powers of oration.

A hush filled the air as she started to speak,All eyes in the church were upon her.They listened, intent on her pow’rful critiqueOf the value of parental honour.She told each recalcitrant sister and brudderTo reflect on respect and to learn how to smudderTheir hard-working father and long-suff’ring mudderWith love and support. And the crowd gave a shudderAnd wiped away tearsThat left blackened smearsAnd turned round and hugged one anudder.

And when she had finished, the country aroseAnd gave her a standing ovation.Touched to the heart by such eloquent prose,They called her the soul of the nation.Then every Patricia and Pauline and PercyFrom Rathlin to Rosslare, from Derry to Dursey,From Fair Head to Farranfore and vicey-verseyClasped hold of their mother, at pains to let her seeHow sorry they wereThat they had dissed herAnd begged her forgiveness and mercy.

The words of a prophet hang long in the air,Affecting each person that hears them.And many who listened to Kate’s earnest prayerNow honour the parent that rears them.Psychologists ruminate ‘pon what befell them.They all remain quiet, no need to compel them,They’re so well-behaved that there’s no need to quell themFor myths just exist for great minds to dispel themAnd the organs of stateAre grateful to KateFor the message she opted to tell them.

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I work in a warehouse which as you can imagine is very stimulating. I follow Shelbourne FC and football in general. Happily married for over 20 years to Monica with two great no-longer kids, Louise and Neil.
I mainly write humorous verse but have written serious verse, a book of essays, a novel and a biography. But still can't put up a shelf.